The simulation platform HIDES is particularly designed for the simulation of logistics systems. The most important characteristics of this discrete-event simulator are the reference model for logistics systems providing a small number of simple generic elements as modeling basis and the strict separation of physical and logical level in the modeling process. The planning and control task in log...

0360-8352/$ see front matter 2011 Elsevier Ltd. A doi:10.1016/j.cie.2011.11.011 ⇑ Tel./fax: +886 2 86625932. E-mail address: [email protected] Due to the IT advances, the logistics management faces a change to the new era. This article proposes a novel method to evaluate the real-time overall performance of a logistics network for a supply chain. The corresponding strategies to manage the...

Logistics outsourcing has been applied in practices by enterprises for decades, but its efficiency is always restricted because logistics service providers (LSPs) often only have a single function such as delivery or warehousing. In the last few years, LSPs have upgraded their capabilities to support some other logistics services including valueadded services, materials management, information-...

The increasing competition due to globalization and e-Business development has stimulated manufacturers to pursue supply chain alliances more aggressively. The primary motivation for this is to minimize overall costs and gain mutual benefits through supplier-manufacturer integration. Supply chain alliance is one of the key strategic co-operations adopted by manufacturers to simultaneously reduc...

This research study presents a comprehensive model for selection of decisive criteria to develop and integrate a fourth-party logistics concept in humanitarian logistics sector. The model is based on applying an analytic network process for determination of final criteria selection for a fourth-party logistics solution. The analytic network process is used to solve complex multiple qualitative ...

Background Health Logistics Association (HLA) is an association of logistics professionals committed to humanitarian logistics effectiveness by creating opportunities for dialogue and cooperative relationships with its members and partners to build a community of practice for advancing the humanitarian logistics profession through the promotion of cross organisational learning and collaboration...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider theory development related to returns management within supply chain strategy. The marketing/logistics relationship relative to the returns management process is investigated. Design/methodology/approach – Grounded theory qualitative methodology. Managers in five Italian firms, across marketing and logistics roles, at strategic and operational ...